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Predicting potential underreporting of firearm ownership in a nationally representative sample.
- Source :
- Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology; Apr2024, Vol. 59 Issue 4, p715-723, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study utilized demographic and intrapersonal variables to identify individuals who may have falsely denied firearm ownership and determined if individuals can be divided into meaningful subgroups. Methods: Participants were United States residents (N = 3500) recruited from January to June 2020. matched to the 2010 census data for age, race, sex, income, and education level. A Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial (ZINB) regression was utilized to determine potential underreporting of firearm ownership, and a latent class analysis was utilized to determine unique subgroups of those who were identified as underreporting firearm ownership in the ZINB. Results: Participants (N = 1306) were identified as underreporting firearm ownership (excess zeros) based on a model that included demographic and intrapersonal variables. A latent class analysis indicated that among excess zeros, three unique subgroups exist. Conclusions: Determining who may be underreporting firearm ownership will allow for a more comprehensive understanding of firearm ownership in the US and more targeted safe storage messages that may reach those who own firearms and are at risk for firearm-related injury and death. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- FIREARMS ownership
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09337954
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176222600
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-023-02515-y